Blair Carswell returned between the sticks in what was the only change in the Spartans starting line-up and there was positive news with skipper Kevin Waugh taking a spot on the bench.
Another blustery Saturday afternoon for both teams to deal with as the game kicked-off between two teams who were constant top four bedfellows in last season’s competition.
An early foul on Cammy Russell, perhaps the quickest since he signed for the club offered Spartans a free-kick that was launched into the Peterhead box but comfortably dealt with by the visiting defence.
Calum Booth was next to deliver the ball into the Blue Toon penalty area with Blair Henderson’s flicked header flashing past the far post.
The offside trap was then sprung by Cammy Russell who looked to latch on to the ball however Stuart McKenzie dashed from his area to just about get there before the Spartans playmaker and the ball was retrieved in a neighbouring post code.
There was a lengthy break in play as Andy McCarthy took a sore knock during a collision in midfield which brought an early end to his involvement in the game.
Best move of the half came on the stroke of half time following dogged determination by Jamie Dishington who works hard to get to the byeline to pull back for Cammy Russell who didn’t have much time to consider his options as he was closed down and he sent his shot over the bar.
HT: The Spartans 0-0 Peterhead
Blair Henderson was presented with an early half chance in the box however the cross into the box was a trickier one to direct to trouble the keeper than preferred, forcing the nod wide.
The visitors, sitting top of the table going into the game following a promising start, then had a period of pressure that saw the Spartans defence step up to the plate and ensure Blair Carswell was allowed the luxury of minimal saves required.
A couple of changes midway through the half saw Rory Whittaker and Brogan Walls replace Dishington and Craigen.
Callum Booth then went on the attack. Reports of a nose bleed were denied as the defender made it to the edge of the box however his final shot unfortunately not able to match the dynamic dash through the Peterhead half.
Then, with the game heading towards stalemate, there was almost a twist in the full time tale.
Peterhead launched one last attack, Ben Armour just getting a toe to the ball in front of the defending Blair Henderson to chip over Blair Carswell, only to find Malt and Hops Man of the Match Jamie Dishington on hand to clear off the line.
With time running out, Brogan Walls went on an impressive run in search of his first Spartans goal only for his shot to rise over the bar.
FT: The Spartans 0-0 Peterhead
